Scientists have been curious about how parasitic plants like Phtheirospermum japonicum (P. japonicum) latch onto their hosts, like Arabidopsis thaliana (A. thaliana). This sneaky plant creates a special structure called a haustorium to invade its host and form a vascular connection. Think of it like
NBA free agency is already shaking things up. Some big names have already signed new deals, but there are still plenty of talented players available. Let's take a look at the top 10 free agents still on the market. Damian Lillard is the most surprising name on this list. He's a seven-time All-NBA p
A recent court decision has provided a temporary reprieve for over half a million Haitians living in the U. S. under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This status allows them to stay in the country due to unsafe conditions in Haiti, such as gang violence, political turmoil, and the aftermath of a ma
The highly anticipated sequel to Netflix's hit action movie, The Old Guard, has finally arrived. Fans have been waiting five years to see Charlize Theron and her team of immortal warriors back in action. But does The Old Guard 2 live up to the hype? Let's take a closer look. The first film was a ma
Nature often gets praised for its perfect designs. But what happens when things don't go as planned? Fig wasps show us that evolution isn't always perfect. These tiny insects have a tricky job. They need to balance the number of males and females they produce. But sometimes, they get it wrong. Why d
In some places, the soil is not very healthy. It has something called Cadmium (Cd) in it. This is not good for plants. But, some plants are better at dealing with this than others. These are called invasive plants. They are not from around here. They come from other places and take over. Earthworms
In Turkiye, a recent cartoon has caused quite a stir, leading to the arrest of four individuals. The cartoon, which appeared in the satirical magazine LeMan, is accused of depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses in a controversial manner. The magazine denies these claims, stating that the carto
The Houston Rockets have been busy this offseason. They started by trading for Kevin Durant, a 15-time All-Star who will turn 37 in September. Durant had a solid season last year, averaging 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Rockets also signed Fred VanVleet to a two-year, $50 million deal an
Peach gum polysaccharides (PGP) are getting a lot of attention these days. But there's a problem: they're too big to use easily. Scientists found a way to break them down using an enzyme called xylanase. This made the PGP smaller and easier to work with. The new, smaller PGP, called enzyme-extracte
The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to take on most of Jalen Ramsey's hefty salary in 2025. This comes after a trade that sent the star cornerback from Miami to Pittsburgh. The Dolphins are chipping in a bit, paying $3 million on top of the $4 million they already gave him this year. That leaves the Ste
